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Sacsayhuamán Quick Facts

Sacsayhuamán is a citadel located in Cusco, Peru and was the historical capital of the Inca Empire. It was hypothesized that the citadel was built by the Inca in the 15^th century under king Pachuacuti, but this is still under debate.

What is written on the Rosetta Stone?

The Rosetta Stone is one of the most important objects in the British Museum as it holds the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Who was Akhenaton the Sun Pharaoh? Let me explain

He is a Priest Pharaoh who lived 3500 years ago. Before the fifth year of his reign, he was known as Amenhotep IV but he started to worship the god Aton or the sun disk and he decided to convert the entire Egypt to a monotheistic religion. Monotheistic religions are considered more advanced because they don’t confuse their followers and their philosophy is superior. Also they serve better as a political tool to control the state.

Tutankhamun health issues. Quick Facts

Tutankhamun health issues part 1#Shorts #minidocumentary

What if I told you that Tutankhamun had many health issues and died because of injuries?

How was sexuality in ancient Rome?

How was sexuality in ancient Rome? #Shorts #minidocumentary

We have many accounts about roman sexuality from art especially from Pompei and from literature. There are abundant scenes depicting roman morality and it was pretty advanced and showed signs of decadence throughout centuries.

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Koh-I-Noor , the cursed diamond. Quick Facts

Koh-I-Noor Quick Facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

Did you know that the Koh-i-Noor weighted initially 793 carats?

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is set now in the crown of The Queen Mother.

It weighs 106.6 carats and is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world.

Tutankhamun’s iron dagger. Amazing Quick Facts

Tutankhamun’s dagger. Quick Facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

What if I told you An iron-bladed dagger made from a meteorite was discovered in 1925 in the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb?

Curiosities about your brain. Quick Facts

Curiosities about your brain part 1#Shorts #minidocumentary

Curiosities about your brain part 2 #Shorts #minidocumentary

Your brain is 75% water. A dehydration of 2% can affect your brain.

Your brain has a weight of 1300 – 1400 g of which 60% is fat, making the brain the fattest organ. 25% of your cholesterol is in your brain. Without enough cholesterol your brain cells may suffer.

Quick facts about the amazing DNA part 1

DNA quick facts #Shorts #minidocumentary

DNA was discovered by Friedrich Miescher in 1869, In 1940s Oswald Avery realized DNA contains humans’ genetic blueprint. DNA’s double-helix structure was discovered in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick. A helical weird thing occurred to both in a dream before starting their research.